Park Slope Library Joins 15K-Book Giveaway For Families

PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN — Books are always free at libraries, but this summer Park Slope kids can take armfuls home to keep.

The citywide Summer Book Giveaway will set up shop in Park Slope Library on July 28 from 12 to 3 p.m.

Young readers can pick up books, while supplies last, at the Sixth Avenue branch. There's no catch, although organizers hope the giveaway will encourage youngsters to sign up for library cards, so they can read all year long.

"Summer is the perfect time to escape with a good book, and reading at home prepares children for a successful school year," said Linda E. Johnson, president and CEO of Brooklyn Public Library, in a statement.

The program run by the city's three library systems and the New York Life Foundation will give away 15,000 books for families.

Library branches across the city will participate July 28 and 29.